As for being within a couple of days drive of the 'ring, well, I might be a couple of days drive and a short ferry journey away soon so keep that in mind...you can come and use my place as a base for your attendance at the JW Euro meet
Maybe your camera & datalogger equipment will fit in the suitcase if you travel light clotheswise
Perhaps we can prise Jabba away from his work commitments for a few days as well